Richard “Dick” Pollitt

Born in Canton, Illinois and grew up in Birmingham, Iowa. Completed his graduate and post-graduate woork at Northwest Missouri State. Coached 5 years at Central Lee, 4 years at BGM, 1 year at Urbandale and now at Waverly – Shell Rock. Boy’s Cross Country – State Meet runner-up at Central Lee. State Champions in 1970 at BGM. Fourth or better at all meets as a Boy’s Cross Country Coach. Girls’ Cross Country – Started the programs at BGM and at Waverly-Shell Rock. Three time State Meet Champions at BGM – 19969 – 1970 – 1971. At the time of his induction he has won 7 conference titles, one district title, and two State Meet runner-up finishes at Waverly-Shell Rock. The first Iowa coach to win both the Boy’s and Girls’ State Meet in the same Year, 1970. While being in two places at once. The Boys in Marshalltown and the Girls in Adel. Yes, he made it to both meets. Girls’ Track & Field – While at BGM he won the indoor, outdoor and State Pentathlon. His Waverly-Shell Rock team won the State Meet in 1983, 5 district championships, and 9 consecutive conference championships. “I take pride in having emphasized the TEAM concept of Track & Field although I may have sacrificed some individual honors”.